Broward Community
Location
Pompano Beach, Florida
The Certified Peer Recovery Specialist provides one-on-one peer support, including emotional assistance, de-escalation, and linkage to community services. They are responsible for facilitating warm hand-offs and supporting clients in their recovery and wellness processes.
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and hold a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist certification. Applicants are required to have at least two years of personal experience in recovery from a substance use disorder.
The Peer Recovery Specialist (PRS) is a person in recovery from a substance use disorder who provides one on one peer support services including emotional support, de-escalation, providing individuals and/or families with information and linkage to additional services to meet their needs, completing warm hand-offs and following up with clients. The Peer Recovery Specialist is responsible for providing excellent service by applying reflective listening and motivational interviewing skills. This position has the special training and skills to interact both face-to-face and via phone, to understand clients’ unique circumstances and needs. PRS performs a wide range of tasks to support individuals and/or families living their own lives and directing their own recovery and wellness process. The PRS is patient, knowledgeable, empathetic and helpful.
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